The Book of Agates and Other Quartz Gems
The Book of Agates and Other Quartz Gems

Author: Lelande Quick

Publisher: Chilton Book Company

Published: 1963

Total Pages: 262

ISBN-13:

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Information for hobbists, covering history, varieties, collecting, polishing and cutting, mineral clubs, and field locations in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Lake Superior Rocks & Minerals Field Guide
Lake Superior Rocks & Minerals Field Guide

Author: Dan R. Lynch

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2021-11-16

Total Pages: 446

ISBN-13: 1647550599

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This must-have guide for Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Ontario features full-color photographs and information to help readers identify rocks and minerals. Get the perfect guide to rocks and minerals of the Lake Superior region! With the new edition of this famous guide by Bob Lynch and Dan R. Lynch, field identification is simple and informative. This book features comprehensive entries for 75 rocks and minerals, from common rocks to rare finds. That means you’re more likely to identify what you’ve found. The authors know rocks and took their own full-color photographs to depict the detail needed for identification—no more guessing from line drawings. The entries are organized by area, so you can find rocks unique to each state or common to all three. The field guide’s easy-to-use format helps you to quickly find what you need to know and where to look. Inside you’ll find: 75 specimens of the Lake Superior region Quick Identification Guide: Identify rocks and minerals by color and common characteristics Range/occurrence maps to show where each specimen is commonly found Professional photos: Crisp, stunning images This second edition includes updated photographs, expanded information, and even more of the authors’ expert insights. With this book in hand, identifying and collecting is fun and informative.

Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America
Collecting Agates and Jaspers of North America

Author: Patti Polk

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2013-12-09

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 144023745X

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Treasures of the Earth From the author of Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals and one of the leading agate collectors in the world, comes this comprehensive guide to collecting agates and jaspers, the most sought after types of collectible rocks on the market today. Designed with all beginners in mind, yet filled with valuable technical information for advanced enthusiasts, Collecting Agates and Jaspers helps rockhounds discover these treasures of North America. • The only book on agates and jaspers to offer values. • Featuring nearly 700 beautiful color pictures, descriptions and technical information, the book provides an easy-to-use, quick reference format perfect for home and field. • Organized by U.S. states and provinces in Canada and Mexico, with introductions pinpointing each area's best spots and what you can find there.

Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Collecting Rocks, Gems and Minerals

Author: Patti Polk

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2016-04-06

Total Pages: 353

ISBN-13: 144024619X

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Unlike the dense and highly technical academic tomes that are text-heavy, poorly organized and intimidating, this colorful and easy-to-use reference guide dedicated to collecting rocks, gems and minerals is ideal for readers who want to expand their understanding without getting lost in a labyrinth of science. Beautifully illustrated with 700 color photographs providing wonderful detail and smartly organized to take the hassle out identification, you will enjoy the simplicity of the guide and the enthusiasm and knowledge of author Patti Polk, one of the top agate collectors in the world and a self-proclaimed "rockhound." You will also enjoy two areas that our competitors don't bother with. First it includes values, and second, it covers an introduction to lapidary, which is the cutting and polishing of rocks and gemstones for jewelry or display.

Agate Hunting Guide for Beginners
Agate Hunting Guide for Beginners

Author: Leith Hywel

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2023-11-04

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Agate Hunting Guide for Beginners Agates are captivating and mesmerizing gemstones known for their intricate, banded patterns and a wide spectrum of vivid colors. They are a type of chalcedony, which is a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Agates, like many other gemstones, have a fascinating geological origin. They are formed in cavities or voids within volcanic or metamorphic rocks, typically as a result of silica-rich solutions seeping into these spaces over extended periods of time. The formation process of agates is a true work of art by nature. As the silica-rich solutions flow into the voids, they deposit layers of microscopic quartz crystals. Over thousands, or even millions of years, these layers accumulate, creating the mesmerizing banding and coloration that agates are renowned for. The colors and patterns of agates are as diverse as the locations in which they are found, making each one a unique masterpiece of geological art. Agates are prized not only for their aesthetics but also for their metaphysical and spiritual properties. Throughout history, agates have been believed to possess various healing and protective qualities. They are associated with balance, harmony, and stability, making them popular in the world of metaphysical and crystal healing practices. People often use agates as talismans or amulets, believing that they can bring physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. The patterns and colors of agates can vary widely, and these variations have given rise to various types and varieties of agates. Some well-known types include moss agate, fire agate, blue lace agate, and dendritic agate, each with its own unique visual characteristics and metaphysical associations. The geological conditions and minerals present during their formation contribute to these distinct variations. TO CONTINUE READING, GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!